Floods happen and they can be deadly. So what should Princeton, NJ residents know about their own risks? Read the full story at TAPinto Princeton. #princeton #flooding #turnarounddontdrown www.tapinto.net/towns/prince...

Princeton's crash report for June is in. Last month, 4 pedestrians were hit by cars on crosswalks. Also, a cyclist in the protected bike lane on Washington Street suffered a concussion when a car turned in front of him. This is the 8th month we've summarized our town's crash records.

Princeton's crash report for May is in. Three pedestrians were struck by cars on crosswalks. Two cyclists also collided with cars. One of those cyclists was a 12-year old on a crosswalk. www.tapinto.net/towns/prince... #zerovision #pedestriansafety #princeton

I've been wading through Princeton's vehicle crash reports every month for six months and keep coming across drivers hitting a person or another car and then driving off. I began to wonder how frequent these hit+runs are. It turns out to be much higher than I'd thought ..

I'll just take this moment to point out that the US Institute of Peace, just a few weeks ago, contained one of the finest concentrations of US expertise on India and Pakistan, and crisis management in South Asia.

You might think the Princeton Public Library is just a place for books—but did you know it’s also where you can stay cool, get support during a power outage, or find prep gear ahead of a storm? It’s kind of our town’s hidden gem for climate resilience. ❤️📚 Full story here:

Despite rising awareness of fragile ecosystems, many gardeners still struggle to source the plants preferred by their local birds and bees. My latest story highlights a local ecosystem rescue mission 🌱

Volunteers in Princeton are out in challenging conditions — rain, darkness, and traffic — to help salamanders migrate. Their safety is just as much a priority as the survival of the salamanders. It's a careful balancing act and next year's crossing is still an open question.

During semi-routine testing, the Princeton school district found seven water fountains with lead levels about regulatory standards. They're all at the elementary schools. One fountain was 8x above the safety limit, but it took the district 19 days between getting the results and switching them off.

Here at Princeton, we’re amplifying our university president’s leadership. It’s time for everyone - faculty, students, staff - to speak out. tl;dr: rights can’t be blackmailed. From me and science colleagues: www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025...

Princeton's February crash stats are in. Yet again, a pedestrian was struck on a crosswalk, as was an electric skateboarder. We also had two crashes after drivers ran red lights. One of these intersections was already in the spotlight as an especially dangerous place.

Hey, journos! If you're looking for on-the-ground info about what's going on with the NIH and science funding freezes, these two LA-based researchers are keeping track. www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-lY...

This is a big difficulty. Universities are scared of going up against Mump. The better path is for investigators (i.e. grant recipients) or affected employees to bring suit, ideally through their professional society or by banding together. If anyone knows of such an activity please let me know.

Princeton (and much of New Jersey's water) tastes odd again. This time, we can blame both drought and ice for that salty glass of tap water. Um, drink up?

Consumer rights are on the chopping block at a federal level, but a bill moving through the NJ legislature aims to protect the little guy - in this case, barring deceptive practices like Uber's move to block a lawsuit brought by a couple hurt in a serious crash. newjerseymonitor.com/2025/02/11/n...

Princeton's January crash stats are in ... three pedestrians struck on a crosswalk (yet again!) and one biker hit when a car passed too close. Also, a handful of weather-related crashes and two cases of seriously scary driving. Be safe on the roads, y'alls, no matter what town you live in.

"Ironically, this has been the greatest teambuilding exercise of my career, forging bonds in a way that no ropes course has ever managed." This piece from an OPM insider is chilling. She describes what it's like for staffers as DOGE rips through their work. I'm glad Slate granted her a pen name.

Academics of all stripes should actively oppose the illegal order to reduce indirect cost reimbursements. This order violates both federal regulations and the Administrative Procedures Act. Implementation would hurt scholarship throughout all disciplines. samwang.substack.com/p/indirect-c...

They're trying to silence the media because they don't want you to know what they're doing.

Meanwhile in New Jersey...

The American College of OB/GYN’s website is now hosting the critical documents purged by the CDC This is what every professional medical organization should be doing right now #MedSky www.acog.org/clinical/cli...

🌎I am at a wildlife biology conference presenting on two endangered species recovery projects that I lead in partnership with federal colleagues. None of them can attend, and now I am advised to remove coauthor names from title slides and to minimize mention of their involvement. Dark times.

More great reporting from @michaelsolwarren.com at @njspotlightnews.bsky.social about the neverending #PFAS nightmare. Toxic sludge was dumped on a Warren County field decades ago. High levels of forever chemicals are still present in the well water and most likely the soil, the river, & the fish.

Good idea, because by removing the words 'climate change' you make it not real. Not sure what kind of a fairytale we're heading into here.

When a chemical factory leaked an industrial fragrance into a nearby storm drain, it changed the smell and taste of the tap water for 200,000 households. Experts leaped into action. Reporting this story made me grateful for state-level Safe Drinking Water laws. Hug them tight if you have them.

How much #PFAS is in Princeton's water supply? Not zero.

Sharing this event (which I have no affiliation with). “NJ Atlas of Disaster Monthly Briefing & Speaker Series Can NJ withstand another disaster? Join us every month as expert speakers break down the NJ Atlas of Disaster and deliver the latest updates on building a safer, stronger state.”

The latest crash reports from Princeton are in ... yet again, two pedestrians were struck by cars while in the crosswalk last month. In both cases, drivers told police they hadn't seen them. Also, a bicyclist was struck while in the crosswalk but New Jersey law dictates the biker was at fault.

This article is so good. It covers big picture issues (I'd never heard of parametric insurance before) as well as the effects on families and communities. I learned so much. Great writing, stunning images. Thanks for widening our knowledge about the way climate change plays out around the world.

ACLU urges state, local leaders to set up ‘firewalls’ against new Trump administration newjerseymonitor.com/2024/12/12/a...

This drone situation in NJ is bonkers! Patch has had the best coverage so far. patch.com/new-jersey/p...

How much do we know about the safety of our local roads? At TAPinto Princeton, we summarized all 61 vehicle crashes that happened in Princeton, NJ (pop: 30,000) in November. This new 'traffic blotter' tells a story about what goes wrong when drivers, cyclists and pedestrians share the road.

I love that this cute gingerbread house in central Princeton, NJ not only serves a family of six but is also an off-grid sustainability demo. Bring it on, scientists. As the world warms, we need more like this! www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/n...

Cripes. As if water quality wasn't worrisome enough. Another great story from New Jersey Monitor (not active on Bluesky yet but maybe soon ...) newjerseymonitor.com/2024/12/02/w...

"cities should act now to raise as much money as possible for adaptation before the municipal bond market starts pricing in physical climate risk. It's only going to get more expensive later" yeesh.

"PFAS is so pervasive that if it's not in your community drinking water ... it's probably in a place you know or have visited." Another great podcast episode from @njspotlightnews.bsky.social. The storytelling + sound engineering is so good you'll actually enjoy learning about something scary.

I'm loving Princeton's reaction to the Council's proposal to get rid of two public notice boards (known as kiosks) on our manicured main drag. Here's the backstory: www.tapinto.net/towns/prince...